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St Andrews Beach home to new brewery OPENING late December 2017, St Andrews Beach Brewery calls a 92-acre property on the Mornington Peninsula home. In the mid-2000’s the property was a working race horse training facility housing up to 80 thoroughbred horses and featured its own 1200m grassed training track. After a significant facelift, the centre of the old horse training facility is where you’ll find a truly unique brewery. The former boxes that were once home to some incredible racing pedigree have been converted into sitting areas.

Visitors can now relax in a past Melbourne Cup winner’s box while enjoying freshly brewed characterful beers, something to eat and even better conversations.

In addition to the transformation of the horse training facility, the former 1200m racetrack is now home to a variety of 8000 apple and pear trees and the former stables is where you will find growing herds of sheep, pigs and free range chickens.

St Andrews Beach Brewery brew on-site using the finest aroma hops and heirloom variety malt to ensure each beer is full of flavour and character. Inspired by the properties unique story, the core range of beers include; US Pale Ale, Australian Lager, Golden Ale and Pilsner.

Visitors can also enjoy something to eat from a delicious snack menu and choose from a selection of locally sourced wines. The menu consists of a variety of small plates, share plates, salads, pizzas and burgers that go hand in hand with the core range of craft beers.

Enjoy a beer in the former box of Melbourne Cup winning horses from the St Andrews Beach Brewery core range of beers on tap. There are tasting paddles, and the whole place is family friendly with a kids menu available.

St Andrews Beach Brewery is at 160 Sandy Road, Fingal.

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Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival “The cyclone is one of our more popular ones, it’s a bit of a thrill ride,” said Smart Amusements Business Manager Jane Jones.

Other rides to be found include the always popular giant Ferris wheel, Dodgem Cars, Super Slide, Water Ball, Teacups, the Riptide, the Dragon Coaster, and the Sizzler. There will also be more exciting attractions brought in on New Year’s Eve. Beyond the rides, there are also expansive offerings of food available for visitors to take their pick from.

“The new addition this year is a food offering from the owners of Bang Bang in Mordialloc, they’ll be doing little Asian delights,” said Jane.

“We’ve also got carnival foods such as fairy floss and snow cones.”

Another premier attraction of the Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival is their free family friendly fireworks display, which will light up the skies of the Mordialloc foreshore at 9:30pm on New Year’s Eve. In recent years, the carnival has grown in numbers, with 10,000 visitors expected to turn through the gates over the three week period.

Their wristband sessions starting at 2pm and 5pm are especially popular, saving visitors ten dollars per person upon presentation of their wristband coupon.

“People are becoming familiar with the event and the wristband is so affordable,” said Jane.

“People often come back two or three times to the carnival.”

The team behind the carnival are also committed to helping the community as best they can, opening a day early exclusively for the students of Yarrabah School, a school in Aspendale for intellectually and physically disabled children.

They will be able to enjoy the rides and the full carnival experience.

For more information visit www.smartamusements.com.au or phone them from Monday to Friday at 95556606

THE Christmas and New Year’s period in Mordialloc is set to light up once again with the return of the much anticipated Mordialloc Christmas Summer Carnival.

The carnival will run longer than ever before this year, open from the December 22 until January 14 at Peter Scullin Reserve.

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Ben survives freak surfing accident thanks to Rosebud Hospital’s emergency team PENINSULA local Ben Amey knows the ocean well – as a fisheries officer and avid surfer he spends majority of his time in and around the water.

He never expected to be rushed to Rosebud Hospital Emergency Department (ED) for a life-saving procedure after his Monday morning surf almost turned fatal.

“It was a big surf day at Tibir Street in Rye – a place I’ve surfed hundreds of times before and know really well,” recalls Ben. “A big wave crashed right in front of me. I duck-dived underneath it, got exploded underwater and flipped backwards a few times.”

Lucky for Ben, through his training with the Victorian Fisheries Authority, he was able to stay calm and hold his breath as the set of waves held him down. However there was nothing he could do to protect himself from the rocky reef under the break.

“I felt my back hit a rock first.

About two seconds later it felt like someone smashed me with a baseball bat underneath my ribs on my right side.”

“When I finally came up out of the water I could feel my ribs moving as I was trying to breathe. I couldn’t really breathe that well due to the fact that my ribs had gone through my lung – but I didn’t know that at the time.”

What Ben did know was that something was badly wrong. His friend helped Ben get into shore and then walk one kilometre along the beach back to the car.

“With every step I gave a yell or a scream, I was in a lot of pain,” explains Ben, who arrived at Rosebud Hospital 15 minutes later.

“They gave me some pain relief and assessed my condition. The X-Ray showed that all the air was draining out of my lung on the right side.”

Ben’s injury was serious and without emergency treatment it could have been fatal.

After diagnosing Ben with a punctured lung, the team acted fast, performing a procedure under local anaesthetic, where a chest tube was inserted to drain the lung and allow it to re-inflate.

The injury was a big blow to Ben – it meant no surfing, no diving and no flying.

“I got pretty upset when I heard that – my job is diving a lot of the time and I was meant to go overseas in two weeks.”

“The physical care I received at Rosebud Hospital ED made me feel confident and comfortable I was in very good hands. I also had to deal with the emotional side of what had happened and found the support I received from the doctors and nurses

really got me through a difficult situation.”

The Rosebud Hospital Summer Appeal is being held this summer from December through to February, to raise funds for vital new equipment for the ED. “I have lived and worked on the Mornington Peninsula for 10 years and it is vital that the local community support facilities like Rosebud ED that deals with emergencies and life threatening situations like mine on a daily basis,” says Ben. “No-one is immune from accidents and you never know when you are going to need support from the amazing staff at Rosebud Hospital ED.” “They truly are angels and a lot of the time I think their work and compassion goes unrecognised, so it’s very important that as a community we get behind our local hospital and do as much as we can to support them, as they support us in our time of need.”

Eight weeks on, Ben is almost fully recovered, back at work and hopes to be back surfing soon.

You can support Rosebud Hospital ED this summer by donating or hosting your own fundraising event. Visit www.rosebudhospitalsummerappeal. org.au for more information.

Frozen Wonderland comes to Rosebud FROZEN Wonderland Ice Skating and Tobogganing is coming to Rosebud for the first time this year so families can experience the magic that ice skating has to offer.

The rink is 30 metres by 15 metres; it is around the size of a basketball court with real ice at negative five degrees. The toboggan on the side which is an ice ramp is two and a half metres high and 30 metres long.

Frozen Wonderland owners Ken and Nicole Jensen said they believed the peninsula was a perfect place for an ice skating rink.

“It’s all laid out and the barriers are up and all in position so all we have to do now is turn on the refrigeration and make the ice,” said the couple.

“It is set up at the Rosebud Central Shopping Centre inside the old IGA section. Last school holidays we were in Bendigo and so many people said we need to go down to the Mornington Peninsula and here we are setting up in December.”

The couple are excited to bring ice skating to families who have never had the chance to experience it before.

Frozen Wonderland Ice Skating and Tobogganing is based in Bundaberg, but has travels all over the countryside from Darwin down to Sydney and everywhere in between.

“We aim the whole experience at families so it is very much beginner oriented and if you don’t want to try ice skating, then tobogganing is also so much fun,” said Ken and Nicole.

“Bring long socks, but gloves, helmets and wrist guards are optional.”

Daily sessions are at 9.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm, while evening sessions are Thursday to Saturday 7pm-8.30pm.

Frozen Wonderland Ice Skating is running from December 27 to January 28 at Rosebud Central Shopping Centre, 35 Wannaeue Place, Rosebud.

Phone 0437 929 373. www.frozenwonderland.com.au

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From Agrabah to the peninsula - Sand Sculpting Australia reveal new theme SAND Sculpting Australia returns for its eleventh year on the Frankston Waterfront with ‘Aladdin and the Arabian Tales’.

Over 3,500 tonnes of brickies loam sand has been masterfully transformed into life sized sand sculptures by the world’s best artists, who have come together to tell the tales of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Ali Baba and the forty thieves.

The product of 20 sculptors, 30 days and over 5,000 carving hours, this exhibition continues in its tradition of delivering something bigger and better every year.

With over 130,000 people travelling from across Victoria and beyond to attend the exhibition, the annual event reportedly injects $100 million into the local economy.

Having been involved with Sand Sculpting Australia since its inception, Sandstorm Events Director Sharon Redmond says it’s the theatre of it all and sense enchantment that keep people coming back.

“Our aim is to capture the imagination and provide a unique experience that reappropriates the natural environment and encourages people to enjoy it in a new way,” said Redmond.

“This summer, you’ll be transported back in time to explore the ancient and ever-so-magical stories of the 1001 Arabian Nights, made completely from

sand.”

“You can see Aladdin fall in love with Princess Jasmine and trick the Genie of the Lamp with his three wishes.”

“Take a journey with Sinbad the Sailor on his seven magical adventures as he meets mystical monsters and fantastical creatures; then, ‘Open Sesame’, go deep with Ali Baba into the cave filled with jewels and gold.”

Integrated with the sand sculptures will be a fun range of themed activities for children; from hands on sand sculptor workshops, sand art and craft, to themed face painting and the interactive family game zone, there is plenty to explore.

Tickets for the event are now on sale, with the exhibition opening up early for an all-inclusive family Christmas festival.

Running from 16 -24 December, Santa’s Sand Land is the quintessential Australian summer-take on the holidays.

With the Christmas spectacular set to include live stage shows, roving performances, a meet and greet with Santa, arts and craft, plus more - the waterfront is the ultimate outdoor playground this Christmas.

Open to the public daily from 10am, the exhibition will carry over into the New Year with the official event picking up on 26 December 2017 and running through until 25 April 2018.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.sandsculpting.com.au.

Big regattas at Blairgowrie this summer

BLAIRGOWRIE Yacht Squadron will host some big regattas this summer. Commencing on Boxing Day a fleet of around 80 yachts will arrive to finish the Cock of the Bay Race, having started off Port Melbourne that morning. Most will stay the night in the Blairgowrie Marina for the celebrations. The next day some will head for Portsea Pier for the start of the races to Tasmania at 2.30pm. But around 60 of the bays best yachts will stay at Blairgowrie from the Wednesday to the Saturday for the Petersville Regatta, sponsored by Mornington BMW. It’s also on Wednesday the 27th we can expect to see the seven boats in the around the world Volvo Ocean Race head past Blairgowrie, to the Melbourne finish line and stop over.

They will pass by again on the afternoon of Tuesday January 2 as they head out of the Bay for the next leg to China.

Then on January 6th small boats steal the scene with the Musto Skiff World Championships. Expect about 60 of these single handed, trapezing sailors with bright coloured spinnakers, from around the world to provide an exhilarating display and some exciting sailing just off Blairgowrie.

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is ideally located and offers a variety of opportunities for people to discover sailing. Over summer there’s learn to sail courses in both bigger boats from the marina and small boats off the beach for adults, and small boats for juniors and youth. Tackers, the fun based national sailing program for 7-12 year olds runs in January.

The boats, safety gear and qualified instructors are all provided for all of these programs.

If you would like to just try it out Blairgowrie offers Discover Sailing Experiences, two hours on the water in a 6 metre boat, for up to four people with a qualified instructor. There are even ladies only sessions.

If you would like to see the action, know more, or discover sailing for yourself drop into the club or go to www.bys.asn.au.

If you would like to know more, or discover sailing for yourself, drop into the club or go to www.bys.asn.au.

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Welcome to Summer at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Marina Pens

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Short Term – We have 36 marina pens from 10m to 20m available for short term rental all year round. There’s still some vacancies for the last two weeks of January. Mention this ad for 30% discount off our January rate. Visitors to the Marina are welcome to enjoy all the club’s great facilities including our deck and bistro, open on weekends and Thursday and Friday nights throughout the year, and 7 days a week in January.

Marina Pens for sale or rent

We have marina pens for long term lease from 10m to 20m, located in our newly extended 340 pen marina in the picturesque Cameron’s Bight at Blairgowrie.

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Let us introduce you to sailing through Discover Sailing Experiences. You can spend two hours with a qualified skipper on a small keelboat or we can help introduce you to boat owners who are looking for crew to join in the fun.

Adults and Kids. As a nationally accredited Discover Sailing Centre we have a range of courses for adults and youth in both dinghies of the beach and keelboats from the marina.

For kids age 7-12 we have the Tackers program throughout the school holidays. We also have a devoted ladies program.

Our Southern Waters Room, in our new club building has sensational bay views and is the perfect place for your wedding, family celebration, business meetings and conferences.

The room can be configured to suit from 20 people to groups as large as 200. And there are many catering options too.

Big Regattas

For serious sailors or those with an interest in sailing we have some big regattas this summer.

• The finish of the Cock of the Bay Race on Boxing Day – Tuesday December 26 • The Petersville Keelboat Regatta December 27-30 • The Musto Skiff World Championships January 6-14 • The Volvo Ocean Race passes right by us December 27 and January 2

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X-Golf swings into Mornington SITUATED in the heart of the Mornington peninsula, X-Golf is a state of the art addition to the magnificent golf courses within the area. For the first time a seven-day indoor golf offering for game improvement and entertainment will be available for golfers of all levels.

Five X-Golf simulators offer access to close to 100 digital courses, providing modern game play options, while professional coaching and game analysis will help players improve their game.

Sports, entertainment, group events and competitions are all part of the service and the enthusiastic team of golf lovers can’t wait to help you enjoy your visit.

Owner operator Rowan McGrath has worked in golf courses his entire career and, after seeing XGolf in the city, decided the peninsula needed one too.

“We opened three weeks ago and offer a range of things including lessons, a driving range format, or you can play actual golf courses and with over 100 on offer. We do ladies days and bucks parties, hen’s parties, birthday parties, school and kids clinic,” said Rowan.

Coach Scott Hinton is a PGA accredited professional and will be taking lessons from half an hour to an hour as well as school clinics and kid’s holiday clinics.

“The kid’s clinics are suitable for kids from age 6 onwards. These days kids are focused on technology and so this helps them to get off the iPad and still enjoy an indoor experience,” said Rowan. “It’s the best thing for young kids, they can’t lose a ball, they go at their own speed and it’s a lot of fun, rain hail or shine.”

The licensed venue also has snacks and meals with pizzas, chips and hot dogs so you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while playing.

“We have league nights here as well, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9pm. The indoor league has a 3 team format where they play against another three players. It runs for eight weeks and we have cash prizes each night for close to the pin,” said Rowan.

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Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival

MARK February 24 in the diary and savour the date, Nepean Events invites you to join us for this inaugural gastronomic event at the idyllic and historic grounds of Pt. Nepean National Park, Portsea Victoria. So, join us as we transform the lawns in too one large wine lounge for one great day of food, wine and entertainment.

Come and enjoy the sunshine and salt air with all the delights on offer Great Food, Great Wine and Great Entertainment. Local produce and producers showcasing their wares, and vigneron’s displaying their passion. With a hand selected range of the Mornington Peninsula’s finest and boutique wineries, breweries, cider and spirit makers this will give a diverse range for everyone’s taste’s.

This will be a day of impeccable experiences.

Enjoy the delights of local chef’s applying their skills with premium local produce to taste. The hardest thing on the day will be deciding what to eat first with such a wide selection. While vignerons educate your palate with the diverse range of variety on offer to drink. Enjoy cold beer from the best boutique breweries on the coast; sip a cider apple, pear, strawberry, passionfruit what’s your flavour? Wander the market stalls for all the quality produce from the artisan producers

of the area.

Immerse yourself with everything that the Mornington Peninsula is famous for Food, Wine and Entertainment in the Mornington Peninsula’s most beautiful and historic surrounds. Set on the lawns of Pt. Nepean National Park overlooking Port Phillip Bay, so bring the picnic rug and soak up the summer sun and relax with friends. While listening to some of the Peninsula’s finest and Australia’s best musicians playing as the couta boats sail past. Musicians will have the boat’s and crowd rocking along with the swell as the day floats on. Musicians on the line up so far; Nick Barker (the reptiles) Lachlan Bryan (the wildes), Kris Schroeder (the basics), Cousin Leonard, Ryan “Lucky” Luckhurst.

This is the perfect day for all food & wine enthusiasts, so book now and don’t miss out on the inaugural Mornington Peninsula Food+Wine Festival. For you chance to win tickets and stay up to date with all the latest Food+Wine news visit our facebook page or checkout @mpfoodwinefestival on Instagram. Tickets are limited so don’t delay, pack the rug and plan for the best day on the Mornington Peninsula this summer.

Tickets available at www.morningtonpeninsulafoodwinefestival.com

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FRANKSTON SUZUKI SUMMER OF RACING

Back for the fourth year, the Frankston Suzuki Summer of Racing is your family’s ticket to all the fun of the country races, Peninsula style, this summer. Featuring 6 races over the Summer holidays, the Frankston Suzuki Summer of Racing will feature free kids rides and activities including face painting, alongside all of the racing action.

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Carols ring out

CAROLS by Kingston marked the start of Kingston Council’s Season of Festivals.

The event on Sunday 10 December at Highett’s Sir William Fry Reserve saw families enjoy performances from James Morrison, Vince Jones, pianist Mathew McMahon and Wendy Stapleton and the Australian Women’s Choir.

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Call for tighter booze laws Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au A GROUP of south east Melbourne councils, including Kingston Council, wants family violence and “alcoholrelated harm” taken into account when considering applications for new liquor stores.

Members of the South-East Melbourne Council Group – Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Kingston, Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong – have been joined by Maroondah and Knox in seeking the necessary changes to the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

The councils are lobbying Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne under the South-East Melbourne Council Group umbrella for increased planning powers to control “packaged liquor outlets”.

If their efforts are supported, liquor shops will have to provide social impact statements along with their planning applications.

Under current planning laws “potential harm” caused by the proliferation of liquor outlets does not present a strong enough reason to refuse a permit.

The councils want the planning rules changed so they can force liquor outlets into shopping centres (“where they

are accessible but not convenient”) and discourage them opening “in areas of highest social disadvantage”, near schools or health services which provide drug, alcohol or mental health treatment.

Research by consultants hired by the municipalities has shown a strong link between liquor stores and violence.

Off-premises liquor outlets “significantly” outnumber licensed venues, leading to the belief “that packaged liquor outlet density is contributing to higher levels of alcohol consumption, particularly in the home and other private settings”, a report to Mornington Peninsula Shire by statutory planning

team leader Rosa Zouzoulas states.

Police statistics showed increasing violence in the municipalities now seeking Mr Wynne’s help.

Ms Zouzoulas said the municipalities had been given “unprecedented access to data that reveals crime hot spots”.

She said the project was the first of its type in Australia to investigate “correlations between packaged alcohol and increase in alcohol-related crime and violence”.

Four problem areas identified in the study included Frankston’s central business district and the “tourist node” at Rosebud. Cranbourne and the area

extending from Dandenong to Narre Warren were also singled out as places of “vulnerability to alcohol-related crime”.

Chair of the shire’s planning services committee Cr Simon Brooks said in a prepared news release “local government has a legitimate and important role to play in addressing alcohol-related harm”.

The shire mayor Cr Bryan Payne said the proposed planning changes “will have lasting positive outcomes that will minimise the impact of alcohol-related harm to our community and increase safety and wellbeing”.

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Keeping it reel: Brian Rowley (Nui), left, Andrew Bedford, Jess Emeny and Glenn ‘Guru’ Cooper help the disadvantaged and disabled learn to fish across Frankston and the peninsula region. Picture: Gary Sissons

Fishing charity hopes to land support A FISHING group that hosts lessons for disadvantaged and disabled children is hoping to reel in some sponsorship and donations to keep spreading the joy of fishing.

That’s The Thing About Fishing was established as a not-for-profit organisation about four years ago by Glenn Cooper and Brian Rowley.

The group gets by on raising money from sausage sizzles, generous donations from the public and occasional government and council grants.

Sponsors also donate bait, tackle and rods for children to use during group sessions held around Frankston, Kingston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Most of the money raised by the group goes towards a van running across the peninsula region transporting fishing gear to fishing clinics.

Group treasurer Gary Bawden said That’s The Thing About Fishing’s main fundraiser this year is a gala ball to be held early next year.

Mr Bawden hopes wineries and breweries may donate

some of their products for auction or as complimentary drinks for gala attendees.

“Any companies that want to donate goods would be appreciated. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the clinics,” he said.

“If you saw the excitement on the kids’ faces when they catch a fish you would volunteer or donate goods for this great cause.”

Mr Bawden said helping the fishing group had personally helped him at the same time as helping others, heeding That’s The Thing About Fishing’s motto to “change one life at a time”.

“It’s changed my life from being depressed and feeling sorry for myself because of my bad back and other health issues to feeling useful again.” n Call Glenn Cooper on 0457 363 701 or email glenn@ tttaf.org.au for more details about That’s The Thing About Fishing. Help for the gala ball fundraiser can be offered by emailing sbmacmillan@gmail.com

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Decades recognised: Mayor Steve Staikos, right, hands a certificate to mark City of Kingston historian Dr Graham Whitehead for 20 years’ service. Picture: Supplied

History man reaches own milestone KINGSTON Council has paid tribute to City Historian Dr Graham Whitehead who has dedicated 20 years of service researching, archiving and celebrating the area’s rich history.

Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos formally thanked Dr Whitehead and presented him with a certificate of appreciation at December’s public council meeting.

“For the past 20 years, Graham has shared his great passion and talent for local history with our community to ensure our rich past is celebrated and

remembered,” Cr Staikos said.

“We thank him for helping to bring Kingston’s past to life and keeping these important stories of days gone by fresh in our memories.”

Dr Whitehead was appointed as City Historian in October 1997 following his retirement from the Department of Education and brought a strong background in research and project management to the role.

“His achievements have included the launch of Kingston’s Historical Website — a collection of over 650 articles

and numerous photographs capturing Kingston’s long and colourful past,” Cr Staikos said.

“Dr Whitehead has also written a number of books on Kingston’s history, and managed a Narratives project that many local residents participated in.”

“He has made an incredible contribution to the Kingston community, working closely with the area’s historical societies to showcase our history.”

View the historical website at localhistory.kingston.vic.gov.au online.

CHELSEA basketballers will be able to beat the heat thanks to $25,000 investment from Kingston Council to provide temporary air conditioning at the centre while a permanent solution is investigated.

The Chelsea Basketball Club’s headquarters at Bonbeach Basketball Stadium currently has no cooling, leaving players to play in uncomfortable conditions on hot days.

Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said council will fund a $25,000 temporary cooling system and will investigate long-term solutions in response to a notice of motion put forward by Cr David Eden at December’s public council meeting. ”The thousands of players and officials using the centre will now enjoy much cooler conditions, particularly during the hot summer months,” Cr Staikos said.

Kingston is home to hundreds of different sports clubs located at a wide range of parks, reserves and sports facilities across the municipality.

“Each year council invests many millions of dollars on maintaining, upgrading and rebuilding facilities to help support the good work of local sports clubs in encouraging our community to be healthy and active.”

Traffic counters at industrial estate ADVOCACY group Committee for Greater Frankston says VicRoads has started a formal study into the

proposed duplication of Lathams Rd, the main thoroughfare of Carrum Downs Industrial Estate.

The state government’s roads authority has installed traffic counters at key locations in the precinct, which is Frankston City’s main economic and employment hub.

The study is expected to take three months.

VicRoads’ regional director for metro southeast Aidan McGann has told the committee that VicRoads is currently investigating “road upgrade options for Lathams and Rutherford roads, which may range from access rationalisation options (such as intersection improvements and installation of services lanes) to duplication of sections of the road”.

“The cost of these options will range from $10 million, for intersection upgrades, to $100 million for duplication.

“These are high-level costs that will be more accurate as we undertake further work into the project,” Mr McGann said.

Traffic congestion on Lathams Rd and surrounding streets has severely hampered the growth of industrial estate businesses in recent years.

A loose alliance of firms has been lobbying for duplication for about 10 years.

The most up-to-date VicRoads statistics (May 2017) show Lathams Rd carries 11,700 vehicles a day – 6700 eastbound and 5000 westbound.

More than 10 per cent are heavy vehicles servicing industrial estate businesses, some of which turn over millions of dollars a year and employ hundreds of people.

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Drowning that made Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au ALTHOUGH it was 50 years ago, many Australians can recall where they were when they heard that Australia had “lost” its 17th prime minister, Harold Holt.

The news reverberated around the world, not necessarily because Mr Holt was known as a world leader, but because of the circumstances of his death: disappearing into the surf off a secluded beach within the restricted confines of the Portsea Officer Cadet School, at Point Nepean.

Although his body was never found, the prime minister was presumed drowned and to most people it is memories of a leader who went missing rather than his political achievements that linger. It took until 2005 for a coroner to officially assign the cause of is death to accidental drowning.

In the lead up to last Sunday’s memorial service to commemorate Mr Holt’s death, federal MPs spoke warmly about Mr Holt, both in his roles as a minister and prime minister, a position he held for less than two years.

“He oversaw the dismantling of the White Australia policy, throwing open our doors to people from all corners of the world and sowing the seeds for the successful multicultural society is today – the most successful multicultural society in the world,”

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told Parliament. Mr Holt had championed a “yes” vote in the 1967 referendum that saw Aboriginals being included in the national census.

He had also been in office when Australia adopted decimal currency and “reintroduced” Australia “to our [Asian] region”.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said Mr Holt’s public life “is perhaps unfairly remembered more for its tragic end rather than its worthy achievements”.

Mr Holt had been “a breath of fresh air” in making himself available to the media with one of his “prepared remarks” being “All the way withy LBJ” – a reference to the then US President Lyndon Johnson – which “became shorthand for Australia’s plunge into the jungledark of the Vietnam War”.

The ready access Mr Holt gave the media also led to his often being photographed in his wetsuit with a spear gun or, most famously, surrounded by bikini-clad young women on the beach at Portsea. The image makers did their job well and the pictures helped portray an outdoor-loving, almost larrikin adventurous leader.

Perhaps overlooked at the time, the day of Mr Holt’s death also saw the arrival of round-the-world solo sailor Alec Rose, later Sir Alec.

Mr Holt had gone to Point Nepean with his “secret lover” and neighbour Marjorie Gillespie to watch Rose sail

Commemoration: Harold Holt’s great granddaughter Zara Holt, his son Sam, Russell Joseph and Greg Hunt during Sunday’s wreath-laying ceremony at Cheviot Beach, Point Nepean. Picture: Supplied

his boat Lively Lady into Port Phillip.

Also along for the day were Martin Simpson and Alan Stewart, friends of Mrs Gillespie's daughter, Vyner,.

“Several boats were out to greet me [at The Heads] and one - a television launch - came alongside for pictures,” Rose later recalled in his book My Lively Lady.

“I was warned of the dangerous currents and eddies of the narrow channel through The Heads - but I

passed through safely, feeling the swirl as I did so.

“I didn’t know it at the time, but one of the watchers on the point as I sailed was Mr Holt, the prime minister, who was tragically drowned a few minutes later.”

On Sunday, Flinders MP Greg Hunt announced the $50,000 to “upgrade the Harold Holt memorial and lookout at Cheviot Beach, saying the former prime minister “deserved

to be known for more than just his disappearance”.

“Prime Minister Holt is an incredibly important part of not just the Peninsula’s history, but our shared Australian story,” Mr Hunt told the 70 or so family, friends and invited guests attending the memorial service held near Fort Nepean because there was not enough room near Cheviot Beach itself.

“As one of the founding members

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world news of the Liberal Party, Prime Minister Holt had a decorated parliamentary career, playing a vital role in dismantling the White Australia Policy, overseeing major reforms to Australian banking system, was the Minister responsible for the establishment of the Reserve Bank, introduced decimal currency and played a key role in the 1967 referendum that ensured full-blood Aborigines could now be counted in the national census,” Mr Hunt said.

“The disappearance of Harold Holt off the coast of Cheviot Beach captured the imagination of a nation and is a moment that is entrenched into not only our nation’s history, but into our local history.”

Mr Hunt said Nepean Historical Society would hold the $50,000 “in trust” for a memorial, with the final design being agreed on by the Holt family, the Harold Holt Memorial Committee and Parks Victoria.

Liberal Party candidate for Nepean and one of the organisers of Sunday’s service Russell Joseph said it was “fitting here [to] remember Mr Holt

In deep: An undersea plaque in honour of Harold Holt.

Picture: Brett Illingworth

Remembering fateful day: Portsea lifesavers Julian Hunt and Ian McEachern – here with Harold Holt’s son Sam - were the first on the scene in 1967 at Cheviot Beach, Portsea. Picture: Hugh Fraser

as a progressive and dynamic Liberal leader who, among other achievements presided over the 1967 referendum giving recognition to Aboriginal Australians, building a significant bridge towards reconciliation”.

“The Indigenous story at this place is both beautiful and tragic as it was from here that Bunurong women were kidnapped and taken by sealers working these waters of Bass Strait.

The sense of loss for their community remains significant today and has had a lasting impact upon them,” he said.

“A similar sentiment today may be shared by us, as in the ocean behind us a tragic loss unfolded which had a

profound effect on modern Australia’s political and cultural history, but which principally remains today, a family tragedy.”

The weeks preceding the service were also somewhat when all three levels of government – federal, state and municipal – refused to pay towards the memorial service, which was only saved when the Victorian Liberal Party offered to pay.

The federal government has now promised a more fitting memorial than the stone cairn and plaque in the sand dunes overlooking Cheviot Beach and the plaque fastened by divers to the reef off the beach.

Street stall helps hospice JILL Fox, a volunteer with Peninsula Home Hospice’s Red Hill auxiliary, at the Saturday's 9 December Christmas street stall in Balnarring Village which raised more than $4000. The money will go towards the hospice providing palliative care for those who are terminally ill and giving them the

choice to stay at home during their final stages of living. The hospice also helps families and carers of those who are terminally ill. PHH services are provided throughout the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and Kingston (up to Mordialloc Creek). Details: peninsulahospice.com.au

Toorak College students among Australia’s best 70% of our VCE students achieved an ATAR of 80 or above, placing them in the top 20% of Australia Congratulations to the class of 2017! This year’s outstanding results reflect the dedication, hard work and commitment of our students and teachers and the support that parents have given to their daughters.

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Putting the bite on arrested teen

A POLICE dog bit a teenager during an arrest after a pursuit along Peninsula Link, 12.19am, Tuesday 12 December.

Somerville Highway Patrol had attempted to intercept a black Subaru with stolen number plates allegedly speeding through roadworks towards Springvale Rd. The teen, a boy, 18, and girl, 17, and another youth still at large, were spotted by the police helicopter after they dumped the car in a retirement village car park and attempted to hide.

A dog from the Canine Unit cornered them in the front yard and bit the 18-year-old teenager, of Mill Park, who was recovering in Maroondah Hospital last week. He is likely to face car theft charges.

A Mill Park girl has been bailed to appear on similar charges at a children’s court at a later date. The third teen is still at large.

Balaclava gang

UP to 10 offenders wearing balaclavas robbed a unit in The Ambassador complex, Frankston, 10.40pm, Saturday 9 December.

A resident, 38, told police he answered a knock at his door and was shocked to see two men wearing balaclavas standing outside. They forced their way in before knocking him to the ground and beating him.

The man managed to break free and escape and ran along Nepean Highway to the police station.

Officers formed a cordon around the complex but the men had gone.

Neighbours said they saw six men wearing balaclavas but police believe the number may be as high as 10.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Woman startled A WOMAN taking a shower at home in Lawrence Avenue, Aspendale, heard the front doorbell ring but didn’t do anything about it and then heard the sound of breaking glass, 9.15am, Friday 15 December.

Walking into the living room she was confronted by a man who quickly ran out the door. Nothing was stolen. The man is described as Caucasian, 20 years old, with short dark hair. Police found discarded clothing in a nearby garden which may belong to him.

Anyone with information on these thefts is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Man assessed

A MAN was arrested after an incident in Gladesville Boulevard, Patterson Lakes, 7.30pm, Monday 18 December. Leading Senior Constable Lea-Taylor Bolton, of police media, said the man was taken to hospital for assessment.

At about 6pm, police had blocked off the street after a man wearing a motorcycle helmet and allegedly carrying a knife was seen entering a house in Lagoon Place.

Police specialist units negotiated with the man.

Public safety was not at risk, police said.

Seasonal time to help, and all with a smile

By Tony Nicholl THE highly regarded Governor General at the 1988 bicentenary, Sir William Deane, said what sets us apart as Australians is generosity of spirit.

I love the generosity of spirit of Australians overseas.

You get the feeling that you will never come to harm if there is another Australian around.

In 1984 I was hospitalised at the university of Penn State medical school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I woke to find a dignified looking fellow staring at me and asking "G'day mate, how are you feeling? I am the director of surgery here and come from Queensland".

I felt assured immediately and I remembered that this chap had won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics, David Thiele.

How generous is our generosity of spirit now since 1988?

A step up has been our approach to the Indigenous community which Sir William masterminded.

I voted No in the same sex marriage survey, but I certainly respect the vast majority who voted Yes. How good is it to see kids at Christmas with that extra joie de vivre and how people smile and have more patience with each other, usually anyway.

I saw a notice on the window of a deserted shop in the destitute part of Frankston imploring us to "always be sure that people feel better because of you" or words to that effect. Voluntary workers unconditionally contribute in places like Frankston Support Services and dinky di mum set up the canteen at footy clubs even before the junior match begins so they can make sales to keep the club financial.

Christmas is a time when those whose lives are programmed by mortgages, children's commitments and education costs are able to modify their rightful sense of entitlement to include those outside of their day to day world. Let it be a time of joy sharing and reflection and being thankful for what you have and the opportunities our country presents to us all, including those of less privilege.

Just as an unfulfilled sense of entitlement can bring about a sense of frustration, so also can unrequited expectation.

For 53 years now we Melbourne supporters have had unfulfilled expectation, so the majority of us follow the Demons with hope, then we don't feel disappointment.

Expectation can be folly but hope is not and can be many times fulfilled when the Melbourne Demons win. This constitutes a good analogy about life "always have hope because tomorrow is a brand new day".

We could well address issues on behalf of those less fortunate. Take for instance suicide, a national catastrophe.

About 3000 people will suicide this year even though it is said to be a fixable humanitarian crisis. That is bad enough, but 5000 will die as a consequence of alcohol alone. In 1980 the road toll in Victoria was around 1000 and this year it is under 300.

We see stickers on cars saying "touched by the road toll”.

What if they had stickers saying "affected by suicide".

There would be so many.

The Salvos, University of NSW and the Wesley Mission and others have programs relative to suicide on the internet for those needing information.

We know Christmas is about kids. The Family Peace Foundation may be doctrine based, but basic tenets ring true, such as giving eight distraction free minutes to each child every day can work wonders.

So often domestic violence and alcoholism have their foundations in dysfunctional childhood development. I wish they would bring back the 1950s-style of families having dinner together or Sunday lunch.

Put Nat King Cole's song into your computer: Smile tho' your heart is aching Smile even tho' it's breaking When there are clouds in the sky You'll get by If you smile …

Tranquil garden new retreat A GARDEN planned and planted to provide a soothing sight for vulnerable eyes opened its gate last Wednesday (13 December) in Langwarrin.

The Rotary Club of Langwarrin transformed a vacant slab of land next to disability care organisation Wallara’s office at 409 McClelland Drive into a tranquil herb and flower garden.

People with high support needs helped by Wallara will be able to enjoy warm weather this summer and “a sensory experience” in the wheelchair accessible garden.

“They are some of the most vulnerable people in our community, many of whom are non-verbal, have limited mobility and require assistance with feeding, hygiene and some of the most basic, everyday things that we take for granted,” Wallara coordinator Kay Noy said. “Most gardens are planned around the visual appearance, entertainment or relaxation - some feature all three of these components - but not all gardens have a sensory focus, despite this having the greatest

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value for all ages and all abilities.

“For people with different abilities, a sensory experience can have even greater benefit to both emotional and physical health.”

Ms Noy praised Rotary volunteers who have “rolled up their sleeves and given up their weekends to dig the garden, lay decking and gravel, plant flowers and basically transform the space”.

Wallara has four sites in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area including the 38-acre heritage-listed Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter.

The organisation supports more than 500 people by providing community day services, residential and supported accommodation part and full-time employment, training and workplace opportunities for the disabled.

How’s the serenity: Jade, left, Sarah and Matthew enjoy the new sensory garden in Langwarrin with Wallara carers and Rotary Club of Frankston volunteers. Picture: Yanni

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A FRENCH tourist had her iPhone stolen while swimming in front of Carrum Life Saving Club, 4.50pm, Saturday 16 December.

The woman, 29, told lifesavers she was in the water for only 10 minutes. When she returned her Dakine bag containing ID papers, iPhone 7, green iPod, and a small amount of cash, was missing. A man who may be able to help police is described as Caucasian, mid-30s, 177cm tall, with light brown hair. He was last seen in a laneway behind the club.

In a similar incident at Chelsea beach, early afternoon, Friday 15 December, a St Kilda East woman, 18, had her bag containing her iPhone 7 stolen while swimming.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant John Burgess, of Kingston CIU, warns beach-goers to be careful.

“We want you to enjoy your day at the beach, but remember … thieves go to the beach, too,” he said. “Lock your car and remove all valuables from sight.

“Don’t bring unnecessary items onto the beach.

Leave them at home or find a discreet place to store them out of view.

“Socks and shoes or under towels are not good hiding places – thieves have worked them out.

“Thieves are opportunistic. They will wait for you to head for the water and will target you while you are not watching.

“Use your spare or non-electronic car key when at the beach and keep it on you at all times. Most cars these days have remote-key entry. If a thief steals your remote they will head for the car park, pressing the key to easily find your car.

“Also, don’t leave personal documents in your car or offenders who break in will learn your home address.”

Anyone with information on these thefts is urged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Burglars assault homeowner A MAN taking a shower in his Bonbeach house heard the sound of male voices in another room.

The homeowner, 33, went to investigate and saw two men in the living room.

They allegedly assaulted him and stole two Samsung mobiles before making off in an old white Holden Commodore.

The men were both Caucasian. One is described as 183cm tall, with a bandage around his ankle and carrying crutches.

Drugs, theft charges POLICE in a divisional van arrested the driver and passenger of a stolen car parked at a Mentone service station, 1.30am, Friday 15 December.

They will allege a quantity of the drug ice was found on them. A 23-year-old Cheltenham man was charged with car theft and trafficking. Later, detectives obtained a warrant to search a house in Edward St, Cheltenham, and allegedly found more of the drug ice, as well as ammunition, stolen goods, and a machete.

The man was remanded to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 29 January.

A 25-year-old Cheltenham man was charged with possession of drugs of dependence and bailed to appear at the same court in March.

Houses burgled THREE aggravated burglaries occurred at Patterson Lakes last week. A thief stole a purse and a wallet from a house in Lord Rodney Drive, overnight Saturday 16 December.

He or she may have entered through an unlocked sliding glass door.

A retirement village in Gladesville Boulevard was hit twice, overnight Monday 18 December.

In the first robbery, the offender removed a flyscreen and opened a rear window at about 1am.

Once inside he or she stole a purse. Credit cards inside were later used to buy goods to the value of $1000. At about 2.30am a burglar at a nearby unit was disturbed while jemmying a rear window and ran off. Detectives believe the same offender is responsible.

Drugs, weapons charges POLICE searching a car parked outside a McDonald’s restaurant, Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights, allegedly found a quantity of cannabis, extendable baton (which is a prohibited weapon), and a “large amount of cash”. A 34-year-old Patterson Lakes man is expected to be charged on summons with drugs and weapons offences.

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Car gone again A POWERFUL sedan stolen from outside a Chelsea Heights house was found next day with its steering column removed, Saturday 16 December.

The 1998 Subaru WRX had been “hot-wired” and driven away from the Fielding Drive property. It was discovered, also with panel damage, in Bowen Parkway, Waterways.

This is the second time the car had been reported stolen.

Phone, keys stolen A MOBILE phone and a set of car keys were stolen while the owner was kicking a footy at Roy Dore Reserve, Carrum, 10am, Sunday 17 December.

A witness said the thief, who was walking a black Labrador at the time, picked up the iPhone and keys and walked away along Graham Rd towards McLeod Rd. He is described as Caucasian, late 20s, short, dark hair and fair skin.

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Bank mortgage man nabbed A FORMER Seaford loans manager has been charged with deceiving the National Australia Bank of more than $813,000.

The Lysterfield man will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for a committal mention in February over the alleged deceptions in which he is said to have “skimmed” a small commission percentage from up to 380 loans over four years.

He will face up to 50 charges alongside a co-accused man, 33, of Box Hill South, who it is alleged to have acted as an external accomplice.

The charges range from attempting to obtain property by deception, conspiring to defraud the bank and three counts of possessing the proceeds of crime – including a Ferrari and cash totalling $825,176.

The loans they are alleged to have skimmed ranged in value from less than $100,000 to more than $2 million.

Detective Senior Constable Stuart Hough, of

Frankston CIU, said Andrew Matthews, 35, the NAB’s mobile banker of the year for regional Victoria in 2015, was involved in a “sophisticated home loans commissions scam”.

He allegedly falsified loans documents by getting customers to sign pages saying they had been referred through the bank’s Inducer Program 2012-16 which earned a small commission.

Detective Hough said the program rewarded people who did not work for the bank for referring new customers. He said Mr Matthews split the commission paid to his alleged accomplice.

Mr Matthews was sacked in July last year when the alleged scam was uncovered through the bank’s internal review processes.

The fraudulent behaviour came after the NAB revealed it had sacked another 20 bankers and disciplined 32 over the sale of mortgages without accurate customer information and documentation.

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LETTERS

Letters - 300 words maximum and including full name, address and contact number - can be sent to The News, PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or emailed to: team@mpnews.com.au changes and signs that something isn’t right is a good first step. Being withdrawn, not wanting to be with friends, not doing the things they would normally enjoy, ongoing worry or irritability are just some of the things to look out for.

As the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 who are going through a tough time. This can include support around mental health, physical health, work and study or alcohol and other drugs.

The website headspace.org.au has resources for young people, families and friends covering different mental health issues and self-care strategies. Help can also be accessed via eheadspace. org.au providing online and telephone support 9am-1am daily, including Christmas Day. Jason Trethowan, Headspace CEO

Stop the sale Infrastructure Australia seems to be the front for the corporate takeover of the last publiclyowned asset in Australia. Its latest advice to government seems to be to flog off the state’s water infrastructure to private enterprise. This would of course only happen after “rigorous” safeguards are put in place to protect the ordinary user and the disadvantaged.

I’m sure I have heard that mantra several times before. For instance, when electricity and gas was privatised. And wasn’t that a success for us consumers of these commodities?

Not only are we paying through the nose for these utilities, but our energy security has evaporated.

Keep infrastructure in government hands and make our politicians responsible for these services.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Season of belonging

Weathering times I enjoy your “100 years ago” articles, so you may be interested in much older times from the 1803 Collins Settlement at Sorrento. Tongue in cheek, I don’t know who to blame for the early weather as there was no coal, industries, only big Aboriginal tribes on Arthurs Seat and seasonal mussels and fish on the peninsula.

From the diary of the Rev Robert Knopwood, Collins Settlement, Sorrento 9 October 1803 to 31 January 1804: Sailing into Port Phillip, strong gales, hard squalls, pm fresh breezes, clear weather. Then some light breezes, some rain, but generally fine until Mon 31, rain, much lightning, 10 am dreadful tempest, severe lightning, which continued through November into December with references such as thunder, tempests, wind too strong to go fishing, extreme cold hard gales - a respite for Christmas Day with fine weather for a couple of days, the lightning and rain again by the 27 Dec, New Year’s Eve not bad but by the morning of Jan 1 very cold with rain which persisted until; a hot day Jan11 then hot weather until Jan 15, yes rain, thunder lightning heavy winds and two men drowned in boat when trying to come back from Swan Island.

All together now A STAR-studded stage of performers sang along with Carols by Kingston attendees at Highett’s Sir William Fry Reserve on Sunday 10 December. Pic: Supplied At last hot weather, up to 120° and Thurs 19 Jan strong hot NW wind at 9am and the country all on fire about Arthurs Seat and to the NE of it. They were probably p[leased to head off to the Derwent, “Fri 27 Jan 1804, the majority on aboard the Ocean to sail to what became Hobart.

As a follow-up, in the 1939 Christmas when Dromana had become a popular holiday camping area, there was a bushfire on Arthurs Seat, the wind changed and blew the fire through Dromana, one casualty was the Women Haters’ Society Hall burned down – divine retribution.

Keith Murley, Blairgowrie

Help is at hand Some people may find the festive season difficult, particularly those experiencing isolation, loneliness or mental health issues. These experiences can all be heightened as we are bombarded

with messages of family celebrations, gifts and holidays.

As well as this, thousands of young people may be facing big life changes over the coming months, such as starting a new school, awaiting exam results for higher education opportunities or beginning a job.

Losing the normal routine and structure of school, regular contact with friends or having to financially support themselves can make this time particularly challenging.

Some young people may have less parental contact leaving them vulnerable and changes in their mental health going unnoticed.

Families and friends are key in helping a young person get support. Knowing the signs and symptoms something might be wrong and then how to get help is important. For anyone supporting a young person they don’t need to be able to solve everything. However, noticing

For many Australians, the festive season is one of joy and connection, where friendships and family are celebrated, food is shared and holiday plans are made. For others that sense of togetherness, warmth and belonging will not be felt, and an acute sense of loneliness will take hold.

Christmas Day might be lunch for one, sleeping rough or spent with the paralysing uncertainty of not knowing where family is, after being separated because of war or conflict.

At Red Cross loneliness is not something to be ashamed of. We’re there for people who have nobody else: calling and visiting, driving them to appointments, offering one-to-one support to those struggling with mental illness, or giving a warm welcome to those seeking safety from violence or persecution.

We know loneliness doesn’t discriminate. It stealthily creeps into our lives, no matter our age, gender or ethnicity, and takes hold when tragedy happens, like losing a loved one, a divorce or losing your job.

Red Cross is calling on you to make this the Season of Belonging, by taking simple steps. Be kind on social media, say hello to your neighbours, volunteer or check on someone you know is in trouble.

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100 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK...

Conscription push fails as ‘No’ vote wins Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE referendum to decide for or against conscription was held throughout the Commonwealth on the 20th December, and the latest figures to hand show that the ‘No’s’ have a majority of 152,220 *** WITH the advent of hot weather there have been several fire alarms but no damage, so far, has resulted.

On Monday evening a party of fire fighters who answered the call of the bell, were successful in subduing a fire at the back of the park which was raging uncomfortably near the homes of several people.

It was not till after three hours strenuous efforts on the part of the volunteers that the fire was put out. *** A FIRST class entertainment is advertised to take place at the home of the “Kooyong” Club boys, Frankston, on New Year’s Eve. There will be unlimited amusement and everyone is invited to be present.

A collection will be taken up which will be handed to Major Conder for the boys at Langwarrin Camp. *** CHRISTMAS services will be held at the Frankston Methodist Church on Sunday next.

Mr C. Northcott of Brunswick, will preach in the morning and Rev E. Tonkin in the evening. Special vocal and instrumental selections, appropriate to the season, will be rendered.

On Xmas morning at 11am Rev E. Tonkin will conduct worship in the church. *** ON Sunday afternoon last between fifty and sixty soldiers from Caulfield Hospital were entertained in the Hall, at afternoon tea, and on Monday a party of 300 interstate soldiers, returning from Palestine, were brought to Frankston from the boat, by the Volunteer Motor Corps, where luncheon was provided, on a very lavish scale, by the Wattle Club.

The weather was very hot, but everybody worked with a will, and the boys appreciated the efforts made on their behalf.

As the journey to Melbourne was commenced early, afternoon tea was dispensed with and the time was very happily spent with music and singing. *** PERSONS wishing for cool storage for fruit during the Xmas Holidays are notified that they can be accommodated at the Tyabb Cool Store. *** THE children attending the Frankston Church of England Sunday School gave a very successful concert on Monday evening last.

Mrs Dial, who trained the performers, (Mrs McFarlane having been compelled to give up the work on account of ill-health) has every reason to feel gratified at the results of her labours.

Mrs Bell very ably assisted in this work and much credit is due to these ladies for the time and attention devoted to the children.

Every item was well done, and the little tots especially were most entertaining. *** THE unveiling of an Honor Board, in memory of those lads who had enlisted from within a distance of three miles from the School took place at Langwarrin North School on Saturday last.

Great interest was shown in the proceedings, the building being crowded with friends and visitors.

The Board is a very handsome piece of furniture, made of colonial blackwood, with massive pillars on each side, with names neatly inscribed in double columns.

The Hon. A. Downward performed the ceremony of unveiling in a neat and impressive speech, which was listened to attentively and frequently applauded by those present.

Mr Downward briefly reviewed the cause of the war, which was not one of our seeking, but had been forced upon us by the militarism (and despotism) of Germany and Austria.

At the commencement Great Britain did not have a large army but it was well disciplined and were enabled to stop Germany in her march of depredation.

There is no doubt that if Great Britain were brought to her knees, part of the peace terms asked for by Germany would be the handing over of Australia to her, and it is to the men who have fought and to those who are still to go that we owe the safety of Australia, and their names should ever be held up in esteem

*** “THIS is the bigger crowd Hastings has ever seen,” remarked Rev W. O’Hagan. parish priest of Mornington, on Sunday afternoon in welcoming Archbishop Mannix to the district for the purpose of opening a building which is to serve the dual purpose of a primary school and parish hall.

Included in the assemblage were many people who went down to Hastings from Melbourne in chara-bancs.

The structure and furnishings cost £1130 and there was a liberal response of £150 to an appeal to reduce the existing debt of £670. *** THE drawing of the Miniature Picture Campaign art union took place in the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday morning December 12th.

The Lord Mayor, Cr Stapley, presided and there was a large body of representative citizens present.

If all the fifty prizes are not claimed within the next three months the drawings will again take place. *** CLEMENTS TONIC LTD. “Your tonic is one of the quickest nerve and brain cures known. I tried all kinds of doctors’ medicines, and got no relief as I have from your tonic.

I could not stand anyone talking to me, or the noise of the town traffic.

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My case was one of the worst I ever heard of. I thought I would never get well. I can hardly believe the relief I have got from Clements Tonic.

Nearly all those symptoms I told you of have left me, and two or three more bottles will make me strong. *** AT the monthly meeting of the Lady Mayoress’s League held in Melbourne Town Hall, it was announced

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All other States were giving 15s 4d a man, but Victoria was giving £1 1s. *** IN order to supplement the funds of the League which were becoming low, Miss Henty suggested that a “shop” be established for a week early in the new year, and asked that workers take holiday opportunities of making suitable and dainty needlework goods for the “shop”.

Donations of other kinds such as jams, preserves, sauces etc would be gratefully received. *** ACCORDING to our usual custom there will be no publication of the “Standard” during Xmas week.

The next issue will be on 5th January, 1918. *** From the pages of the Mornington Standard, 22 December1917

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A Study In Irony

By Stuart McCullough I’LL admit I was resistant. When my wife suggested we reorganize my study, I conjured all manner of reasons to put it off. Sore back, slight cold, lunar eclipse – I invoked them all as a means to delay the inevitable. There are some tasks that – like launching a space shuttle – demand nothing less than ideal conditions.

But eventually the moment that’s been so long delayed finally arrives and cannot be denied. Or, put another way, I surrendered.

To call it a ‘study’ would be put things too highly. Really, it’s a small room with a near-catastrophic amount of stuff crammed into every nook, cranny and shelf. It’s as if every largely useless possession I owned had been sucked in there, like a land-locked Bermuda triangle that devoured books, CDs and ephemera instead of boats. This room was nothing short of a magnet and, it seemed, everything I’d ever owned was made of metal.

The grand plan was this: move the desk from the middle of the room and press it up against a wall, thus leaving an open space in which I could do as I pleased. Even before we started, I had several ideas, most of which involved throwing of some serious rock shapes.

I almost pitied the neighbours, whose living room window would make them unwitting spectators to whatever performance I deemed appropriate to put on.

Books were rearranged. Objects were given a home. And the desk that had once sat in the middle of the

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room like a beached whale – albeit one that was assembled with an Allen key – was repositioned against the wall. We were standing in the middle of the room, an act which had a short time earlier would have been impossible, when my wife made a casual remark to the effect that I had basically replicated my father’s study. It wasn’t

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so much that I agreed with her as I experienced a moment of clarity.

My father’s study was off limits.

It too had a large desk and shelves stuffed with books. There were no CDs but a small display stand that held cassettes. The tapes included the Little River Band album, Diamantina Cocktail, which (to the best of my

recollection) he never played. Doubtless, he bought at a service station with the best of intentions. Other cassettes included various iterations of ‘Hooked on Classics’. To this day, the tapes are still there, even though I doubt there’s anything left to play them on.

It was his Fortress of Solitude. Although I don’t recall him spending a lot of time in there, the fact it existed seemed important. Kind of like a panic room, I suppose. It was here that the photo albums were kept. These were home to hundreds of pictures that were almost exclusively out of focus. Despite the poor quality of the photography, our parents were never shy in telling us that if ever there was a fire, they’d rescue the photo albums first. It was also the room that held the stamp albums. It was a hobby he tried to encourage. It’s fair to say that the passion for stamp collecting never really took hold of any of us.

There were also all manner of objects collected from the four corners of the globe. These include an ostrich egg and a mug celebrating the marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana. It’s interesting that the disintegration of the royal marriage didn’t result in a demotion for the souvenir crockery. By right, the Charles and Di mug should be used for Cup-ASoup by now, but it still holds pride of place. My father would insist that these items are valuable historical artifacts, the possession of which demonstrates a rapacious intellectual curiosity. I, on the other hand, would describe them as novelty items.

As children, we weren’t allowed to wander in to my father’s study.

Special permission was required. For reasons I can’t quite explain, every time I visited that room I tried to get in and out as quickly as possible. As if by doing so I reduced the chance of breaking something of great value.

Thinking about it now, that study is more a time capsule than anything else. There have been very few changes save for the laptop that now sits on the desk.

It never occurred to me that I had copied it. For whatever reason, I’ve been compelled to create a study of my own, full of books and music and items of trivia. Granted, I don’t have a Charles and Diana souvenir Cup-ASoup mug, but I do have a bookend with George W. Bush’s face on it as well as several Smurfs, which must count for something.

I took a picture and sent it to my siblings with the words: ‘Books, desk, novelty items. Have just realized that I’ve created my own version of Pete’s study’. They all agreed. One sister even texted back to say that she too had created her own version of Pete’s study. Is it genetic? Or is simply a case of the way we were brought up?

I’m sure that one of the hundreds of books that currently surround me has the answer. We all come from somewhere. And, in a strange kind of way, perhaps there’s a part of us that’s always trying to get back there.

Trying to recreate the home we grew up in. It’s something I’ll think about, next time I’m spending time in the study. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

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Year ends in draw drama PROVINCIAL

By IT Gully LANGWARRIN and Mornington have staged a wonderful end to the 2017 calendar year in MPCA Provincial cricket with an epic draw at Alexandra Park.

Chasing 264 for victory, Langwarrin needed just one run and Mornington one wicket heading into the final over of the match.

Mornington quick Luke Popov stepped up to the plate and had Sam

Prosser caught by Charlie Parker to see the game end in a draw.

The match ebbed and flowed and for the most part, it appeared that the Dogs were on top and victory seemed imminent. At one stage the Kangas were looking down the barrel at 7/153 when Simon McEvoy was trapped in front for a blob.

However, Trav Campbell (60) combined with Simon Parrott (17) and the tail to get the Kangas within a sniff.

Sam Prosser was superb for his 39

and he deserved to get his side over the line. Adam Campbell, batting at 11, was also still there unbeaten on 17 at the end, highlighting the true grit of the team.

Baxter cruised to victory over Mt Eliza.

Chasing just 111 for victory, Baxter resumed in front at 3/139 with Daniel Warwick unbeaten on 61 and Justin Bridgeman not out nine.

Bridgeman eventually finished unbeaten on 46 and Warwick on 93.

They declared at 3/207.

Looking for an outright, Baxter had 80-odd overs to try and pull it off, however, the Mounties dug deep and finished on 7/171. Dale Irving picked-up three wickets for Baxter.

Peninsula Old Boys made light work of Sorrento, winning by five wickets.

Chasing 194 for victory and resuming at 0/5, the Old Boys went on to score 5/194 in just 61.3 overs.

Dylan O’Malley was dominant at the top of the order with 92 while Wade Pelzer scored 51.

CJ King was the pick of the Sorrento bowlers with 3/30 from 12 overs.

Things ended badly for Crib Point last week and they didn’t improve any on the second day against Pearcedale.

After rolling the Dales for 160 last week, the Magpies resumed at 1/0.

They were bowled out for just 89 in 57.2 overs.

Chris Dew was superb with 6/12 from 19 overs (including 12 maidens) for the Dales.

Hillmen mowed down PENINSULA

By IT Gully MAIN Ridge thrashed Red Hill in MPCA Peninsula cricket on Saturday in a day that was marred with controversy at Red Hill.

It appeared on Saturday when the teams arrived at the ground that a Red Hill wine farmer might have got themselves lost on their ride-on mower and ended up at Red Hill Reserve.

You see, when Main Ridge batted at the ground last week for its 214, the ground was described as a “cow paddock”.

From all reports, council came and mowed the grass on Wednesday – a great result for the Hillmen.

However, in controversial circumstances, when Main Ridge turned up on Saturday to defend its first innings total, it noticed that the deck had been cut even finer.

It seems the ‘farmer’ was out on his ride-on mower on Friday afternoon, appropriately decked out in his high visual gear. Call it justice but the shorter grass didn’t help the Hillmen a bit – they were rolled for just 136.

The Red Hill karma bus was driven

by Main Ridge’s Luke Collins, who tore through the Hillmen with 6/47 from 24 overs. Matt Merifield top scored for the Hillmen with 37.

Flinders recovered from its slow start against Long Island, eventually winning by 37 runs.

Chasing Long Island’s 117 for victory, Flinders resumed on day two at 2/20 with Charlie Burgess on 14 and Brennan Gillies on two. Burgess added just four runs and Gillies five, before Neil Barfuss came to the rescue with 54.

There was also some wag in the tail, which saw the Sharks score 150 and remain in equal third place on the ladder.

Moorooduc got the job done against Pines, chasing down the 190 required for victory with three wickets in hand.

The Ducs resumed their first innings at 1/19 with Ben Williams on seven and Madushanka Perera unbeaten on 10.

Whilst Williams added just six, Perera added another 20 before John Collison came to the rescue with an unbeaten 65.

Pat Jackson was the best of the Pines bowlers with 2/61 from 27 overs.

Somerville fell just 12 runs short of Delacombe Park, scoring 218 in reply to the Parker’s 230.

Leigh Lowry almost single-handedly won the Eagles the game, scoring 115 at the top of the innings. Jayde Herrick also opened with 47.

Problem was for the Eagles that the next best score was 17 and there wasn’t another double-figure score after that.

Dean Blight picked-up 3/56 for the Parkers, including the wicket of Lowry.

High flying: Main Ridge smashed Red Hill in their weekend Peninsula league match. Picture: Andrew Hurst

Braves rise as new ladder leaders DISTRICT

Derby day: Seaford took on local rivals Seaford Tigers in the District league. Picture: Andrew Hurst

By IT Gully BADEN Powell has jumped to the top of the MPCA District ladder after beating Rye outright on Saturday.

Whilst the victory seems like a big deal, it wasn’t really.

The Demons were already shot after losing 13 wickets on the opening day of the match and still trailed by 50 runs heading into day two.

Resuming at 3/9, the Demons were rolled for just 59 and Baden Powell finished the afternoon picking up the runs it needed to claim the outright.

Rosebud went for the reverse outright against Mt Martha on Saturday and it went within four wickets of pulling it off.

The Buds made 108 in its first innings and the Reds finished the day last week at 2/32 with Ryan Godwin unbeaten on 23. He went on to top score with 54. Brett Wilkinson finished unbeaten on 31 and Mt Martha declared two runs ahead at 5/110.

Rosebud then went to town with the

bat and faced 24 overs for its 8/122 before sending in Mt Martha for one last crack at the reverse result.

With a win already, the Reds just needed to bat out time and finished on 6/60.

Hastings remains at the bottom of the District ladder after being beaten

by Heatherhill.

The result didn’t end-up as bad as first thought for the Blues, who did recover from its overnight total of 4/59, chasing 186.

They were eventually bowled out for 165, Pat Wilson and Ryan McNamara both scoring 36 runs batting at nine and 11.

Heatherhill batted again and was 7/108 when play ended.

Seaford had the better of its old foe Seaford Tigers, winning by 45 runs.

The Tigers resumed at 1/23 chasing Seaford’s total of 195.

Tigers’ skipper Darren James top scored with 62 and Mackenzie Gardner scored 30, however, there was little support outside of that.

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Frogs leap to the top after victory SUB-DISTRICT

By IT Gully TOOTGAROOK will spend the MPCA Sub District Christmas break on top of the ladder after recording a solid victory against Carrum Downs on Saturday.

It was a tough task for the Frogs, chasing down 198 for victory on the second day of a match.

However, they did it emphatically with a wicket and a massive 25 overs to spare.

Travis French was again superb at the top of the innings for the Frogs, however, the match winner was Scott Stirling, who blasted 84 to get his side over the line. Stirling went out when his side was already four runs ahead.

Jayden Barker was the pick of the bowlers for the Cougars with 3/29 from

13 overs.

Tyabb pulled off one of the wins of the season, coming from nowhere to beat Frankston YCW. When play ended last week, the Stonecats had 153 on the board and had Tyabb reeling at 7/44.

Yabbies’ skipper Joel Whylie was unbeaten on three and Jarrod White was unbeaten on seven.

Whylie finished with 78 and Kyle Martin (11 from 51 balls) hung around long enough at 11 to see the Yabbies score 165 and steal victory. Andrew Kitson finished with and amazing 9/62 from 32.2 overs for the Stonecats.

Boneo had a fair crack at victory against Carrum but finished 50 runs short. Chasing Carrum’s 8/246, the Pandas gave themselves every chance with Jack Beale scoring 58, Mitch Smith 35, Alex Petrovic 32 and Corey Peterson

23. One of them need to go on and make a much bigger score.

Jake D’Atri was the best of Carrum’s bowlers with 4/50 from 27 overs while Rory Brown snagged 3/31.

Dromana made light work of Balnarring, winning by 70-plus runs.

Defending 234, Dromana rolled the Saints for 154. Nathan Kleinig top scored for the Saints with 68 while Jack Fowler claimed 5/44 from 16.2 overs and Zac Klan picked-up 3/27 from 16 overs for the Hoppers.

Ballam Park went within 30 runs of victory against Skye after resuming in trouble at 5/46.

Chasing 156 for victory, the Knights finished 30 runs shy, bowled out for 125.

Spin is in: Langwarrin and Mornington faced off in a Provincial match.

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Greening new gaffer of Eagles

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie SOMERVILLE Eagles are flying high after last Friday’s announcement that goalscoring legend David Greening will be the club’s new playercoach for 2018.

Greening is the second founding member of Rosebud Heart senior club to switch to Somerville after Neil Herd moved there at the end of the 2016 season.

The switch leaves Heart firmly on the back foot without a coach, still searching for a suitable ground and now without the man who in three seasons delivered 108 goals from 57 league and cup appearances.

Greening had been mentioned as a possible Heart player-coach, Baxter offered him a player-coaching role as an assistant to Francis Beck while Skye United was keen to pair him with Daniel Attard up front.

In the end, it was State 5 South newcomer Somerville which won the battle for the services of “The Green Machine” from England’s Isle of Wight.

“This is a really exciting challenge for me – a new challenge – and we’ll just see how we go,” Greening said.

“I worked under ‘Squizzy’ (Kevin Taylor) for four years and Scott (Morrison) for two years and I learned so much from them.

“I’m looking forward to getting stuck into it and I’m in the process of putting together a pre-season schedule at the moment.

“They finished 10th last year and I’d certainly be looking to improve on that.

“We’ve got a very young squad and hopefully we can get some older heads in there to bring them along.”

Greening’s first season in Australia was in 2010 and he was joint top scorer in State 3 North-West with 22 goals but he only played 16 games for Latrobe University due to the demands of a graduate diploma in teaching.

The following year he took up a posting at Boneo Primary School and has been the physical education teacher there ever since.

He has chalked up the remarkable statistic of winning eight straight Golden Boot awards, four with Seaford United and three with Heart to go with his 2010 success.

Meanwhile, there is a rift between the senior and junior wings of Peninsula Strikers and it may be irreparable.

It centres on the development pathway of the under-16s and under-18s and it is understood that Strikers junior club and Frankston Pines have struck a deal which will see the youngsters go to Pines rather than progress into Strikers’ senior club.

“The language at the Strikers senior club is a massive issue for us,” Junior club president Steve Schreck said.

“The mouths on some of the coaches they had last season doesn’t suit where we’re

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Eagles soar: Football operations manager Zach Peddersen, left, and new Somerville Eagles playercoach David Greening.

headed and what we’re trying to promote.

“We’ve had a lot of people who have been to their games and have come back disheartened and disappointed.

“Officially we are an independent junior club but we’re pushing to have an alliance with a club to give our juniors the best possible opportunity to continue into senior football in the local neighbourhood.

“We looked at Pines and (senior coach) Paul Williams and that is much more appealing to our people.”

Strikers senior club president Trevor Johnston was left gutted by the decision and the reluctance of the junior club to enter into discussion on the issue.

He was due to hold talks with the junior club at 6.30pm on Thursday 2 November but received an email at 2.49pm that afternoon informing him that the meeting would not go ahead as the juniors had decided to cut all ties with the seniors.

“My response was to ask if this was a decision of a minority or a decision of the majority because my view is that a decision like this should go out to all members not just be made by their committee,” Johnston said.

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“I had a meeting with a member of their executive who wasn’t overly impressed with the email sent to me and told me that this was not the majority view of the junior club.

“I had sent them a proposal outlining the future of our club and our wish to strengthen the affiliation between us.

“I wasn’t asking them for money as our club can survive without their input, in fact, our finances have improved considerably since I’ve taken over.

“The email they sent was a really poor response and I felt it was a knee-jerk reaction.

“But if they’re not going to be part of it then we need to start our own juniors and that’s where we’re at.

“It’s pretty ordinary to have such a big junior club with no senior club attached and it’s pretty ordinary that they won’t even give us a chance.”

Pines expects to field a young team in the Metropolitan Leagues to accommodate Strikers juniors that don’t make its senior or reserves squads.

Right now though the buzz around Monterey Reserve concerns news of a major overhaul of the facility due to take place in 2019 and 2020.

“We’ve already had $600,000 approved

by SRV (Sport and Recreation Victoria) but council has to come and talk to us and find out specifically how we want to use it,” Pines president Gary Hodgson said.

“Then I find out last week that the whole place is getting ripped down and redeveloped in 2019/20 because of council building codes.

“What we need to go for now with the $600,000 is a disabled toilet and four changerooms down the back so that the changerooms are there when the rest of the building is pulled down and rebuilt.”

Mornington has appointed Danny Black to the role of assistant playing coach of the reserves and the club is hoping to reach agreement with veteran striker Wayne Gordon shortly.

The ambitious Dallas Brooks Park outfit has signed an English attacking midfielder who is due to arrive in January and looks likely to complete the senior squad for the 2018 season.

Langwarrin’s last pre-season hitout for 2017 saw it lose 3-2 to NPL giant South Melbourne at Lawton Park on Sunday.

A Nick Epifano free-kick opened the scoring for South Melbourne, Aaran Curie equalised then the home team took the lead through a superbly constructed interpassing move finished in style by Darcy Pawlik’s clever chip over Nikola Roganovic.

Milos Lujic converted from the penalty spot and the sides went in locked at 2-2 at the interval.

The winner came from South triallist Amir Osmancevic midway through the second half.

In the earlier match, Langy’s under-20s beat Skye United 1-0 thanks to a Keegan Guy goal in the second half.

Skye featured a number of triallists including Matthew Wilson (Melbourne Uni), Ivan Colo (Peninsula Strikers), Brett Neville (Traralgon City), Jordan Redburn (Langwarrin), Gerard Lawler (Langwarrin), Jack Gallagher (Baxter) and Nicholas Yott (Ringwood City).

Niko Matad and Caleb Vaughan also trialled with Skye.

Brian Murphy has joined Southern United’s senior coaching group with primary responsibility for the club’s under-19 squad.

Murphy holds an Oceania Football Confederation B licence, Football Association of Ireland Youth Coaching level 1 accreditation and other FAI coaching badges.

His playing career includes spells with Port Vale, Hayes FC, Dublin City, Kilkenny City, Kildare County, Monaghan Utd and Shamrock Rovers, DPMM FC (Brunei Premier League), Springvale White Eagles (VPL), Eastern Suburbs AFC (New Zealand) and Berwick City.

He has been an assistant coach at Fencibles United AFC and Eastern Suburbs AFC in New Zealand and has been head coach at Denham United women’s team in England.

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Junior club champ eyes off Masters

By Ben Triandafillou JUNIOR golfer Aidan McDonagh picked up the golf bug just under two years ago and now has a junior club championship to his name.

The 15-year-old, who currently holds an 11.8 handicap, said he got hooked on the sport after going for a couple of rounds of golf with his father and a few friends from school and hasn’t looked back since.

Last month McDonagh won the junior club championships at Mornington, carding rounds of 89 and 84 to win by two shots over Tom Matthew. McDonagh said he was ecstatic with the results having also finished in seventh place in the Men’s B-grade club championships.

“I didn’t really think I had a chance after my first round in the juniors but I was able to turn it around in the afternoon,” he said.

“I’m really happy with how I went.”

He has had a year to remember having won his first nett event at Long Island in January as well as winning the Peninsula Division Pennant earlier this year.

Over the last few weeks, McDonagh teamed up with a Mornington junior’s team to compete in the metropolitan level Golf Victoria Junior Pennant competition where they made it through to the semi-

finals. After putting together a string of wins, the team suffered their first loss and were defeated by Essendon on Saturday 9 December.

It wasn’t long before McDonagh was back out on the golf course as he entered into a team’s event at Long Island two days later where his team finished runners-up.

McDonagh, who trains five times per week, has a couple of upcoming tournaments but said he has his eyes set on the Victorian Junior Masters in January next year.

“I will need to drop my handicap to below 10 so I will play as much as I can and practise a few things in my game so I can hopefully make it into the tournament,” he said.

“I’ll probably work on my wedge from 50-80 metres from the hole and then probably my mentality and work on keeping a positive attitude as I go through the course.”

The Victorian Junior Masters has been a great stepping stone for future golfing stars with the likes of Adam Scott (runners-up), Marc Leishmann and Jason Day all on the honour roll.

Top shots: Runner-up Tom Matthews, left, with junior club champion Aidan McDonagh. Picture: Supplied

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Friday January Friday 26th January Featuring Friday–26th 26th January––Featuring Featuring RED SUMMER RED HOT SUMMER TOUR REDHOT HOT SUMMERTOUR TOUR Mornington Food Carnival Mornington Food Truck Carnival Mornington FoodTruck Truck Carnival SUZI FEATURING FEATURING QUATROSUZI FEATURING SUZIQUATRO QUATRO Saturday Saturday 21st January Saturday21st 21stJanuary January SUNSET CINEMA SUNSET CINEMA FEATURING SUNSET CINEMAFEATURING FEATURING DISPICABLE ME DISPICABLE ME 3 DISPICABLE ME33 LET GO FESTLET LETGO GOFEST FEST Friday Friday 12th January Friday12th 12thJanuary January

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THE Rye Gift and Family Fun Day is a traditional athletic event held annually on the second Saturday of January. Held under the regulations of the Victorian Athletics League, the Rye Gift has been presented by the Rye Sports and Social Club since 1975 and continues to be the premier running event on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Rye Gift is a wonderful family fun day with attractions, children’s rides and market goods, and will be held on January 13, 2018. The Rye Gift is organised by the Rye Sports and Social Club with profits from the day being shared by the seven participating Rye Sports clubs, whose members man the gates and stalls on the day. The event grows more popular each year, attracting more entries and larger crowds.This year will be the 44th running of Rye’s premier sporting event, the Rye Gift, on Saturday. The Victorian Athletic League conducts this multi-event program that draws Victoria’s top athletes to Rye each January, and is now billed as a day out for families. Cost is adults $10, and children under 16 are free.

New! French Island Naturaliste tours FRENCH Island is a unique destination. The island runs completely off the grid with no mains water or electricity, there is virtually no traffic, and famously, Kylie Minogue once owned a holiday home here. The 170-square kilometre island is two-thirds national park and now, travellers looking for a nature-based experience can travel around this rugged, unspoilt island with Naturaliste Tours – all just a stone’s throw from Cowes and Stony Point in the heart of Westernport Bay. The new small group experience is scheduled to begin operation early January and offer fully guided land-based tours. On a Naturaliste Tour, visitors to French Island will discover the history and natural beauty of this hidden destination which is located just 15 minutes by ferry from the mainland.

Naturaliste Tours and Western Port Ferries CEO Matt McDonald said the tours provide a glimpse into the beauty and rugged natural terrain of the island.

“The wildlife viewing is second to none and the history and heritage of the island is truly fascinating. After many years without a tourism

operator, we are very excited to launch Naturaliste.”

Here’s a sample of what you may see - Visit the historic remains of Blue Gums Homestead, learn about the history of the island and see this early settler farm including the refurbished chicory kiln. Beautiful vistas, sandy coastline and wildflower displays. Wildlife spotting along the way includes koalas and birds of prey, stop at The Pinnacles Lookout, with views of French Island, Western Port and across to Phillip Island.

Visit the salt marshes and spot unique birdlife and flora before returning to the ferry for a return transfer to Stony Point or Cowes.

Local tour guides will share their knowledge of the natural environment, wildlife and history of French Island during the tours. The purpose built four-wheel drive vehicle can accommodate up to 12 passengers while touring the rugged, unspoilt island in air conditioned comfort.

Tours will depart from Tankerton Jetty on French Island and includes return fast catamaran from Stony Point or Cowes.

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Wine, dine and flowers divine at The Nook HUSBAND and wife team, Mitchell and Julia Edwards decided to combine a love of flowers, cakes and wine and created their very own Florist, patisserie and wine bar in Rye. The Nook not only stocks the freshest seasonal flowers and cakes but has a fabulous cosy wine bar which operates evenings.

Situated in rye on the front beach, The Nook is in a great position with plenty of parking.

“We opened the Nook in mid-September, and sell cut flowers, bouquets, flowers for weddings and special occasions. Our cakes are made locally and we have a delicious selection of cupcakes - vanilla bean cup cake with luscious salted caramel frosting, red velvet cup cake with a berry ganache, chocolate lamington with

kalua cream, praline mousse in a cylinder with Lindt ball, berry cheesecake topped with fresh seasonal berries, and the lemon curd tart,” said Mitchell.

The Nook wine bar we have about six or eight local wines, shiraz, pinot noir, bubbles, rose, nice local products, and a couple of beers.

“The bubbles from Dromana are delicious, and we do a couple of cocktails with a weekly cocktail special,” said Mitchell. “The wine bar is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from lunch time till 11pm.”

The Nook Cakes and Flowers is at Shop 8, 2319 Point Nepean Road, Rye. Phone 5903 5143. www.thenookrye.com.au

Rosebud RSL set to rock in summer CHECK out the line up at the Rosebud RSL over summer, as they continue to offer a diverse variety of entertainment for locals and visitors alike.

Certified Gold, the Ultimate Tribute experience featuring the music of both Neil Diamond and CCR is here. Start your trip down memory lane as Steve Rainsforth has you singing along to every word from all the amazing hits of Neil Diamond. Then be prepared to be up on your feet as the classic play list of songs from Creedence Clearwater Revival is born again in

the body and soul of Melbourne five-piece band, Ramble Tamble – The Australian Creedence Show.

Welcome to the wonderful musical illusion that is BABBA! Then enjoy the glitz and glamour of BABBA who have been thrilling audiences with their superb re-creation of 70’s super group ABBA and the legacy of hits they gave us.

Bookings are Essential for both shows. Phone: 5986 1066 (Group Bookings Welcome).

Neil Diamond New wine bar now opened at The Nook.

Come and enjoy a new wine drinking experience.

Sit amongst the fresh flowers and enjoy the beach view.

Showcasing local peninsula wines, daily cocktail specials, with daily fresh flowers available. located across the road from Rye Post Office

Shop 8, 2319-2327 Point Nepean Rd, Rye Phone: 5903 5143

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New Year’s Eve: ‘No entertainment - No nonsense’ MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire will again take a ‘No Entertainment-No Nonsense’ approach to New Year’s Eve on the southern peninsula working in collaboration with Victoria Police to reduce negative impacts of celebrations.

The approach has assisted in providing a safe destination for residents and holiday makers since its introduction more than 16 years ago.

The tactic provides increased security, lighting, additional transport and services throughout the Nepean Ward towns of Rye, Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea.

The aim is to make the peninsula a safe place for people to enjoy the New Year period, and there will be no public entertainment, no public fireworks, and alcohol bans in public places.

A free, one-way bus service will operate from Portsea at 10.30pm and travel to Safety Beach stopping at all designated bus stops on Point Nepean Road.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Bryan Payne said “the Shire’s New Year’s Eve strategy is about maintaining and promoting a safe, family location for all to enjoy”.

“The summer holiday period is a great time for the residents and visitors to the peninsula, and it’s important to ensure everyone has a safe and happy New Year’s Eve,” said Councillor Payne.

Have a Safe New Year For more information phone 1300 850 600 or visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/nye

NEW fast catamaran MV Naturaliste | Wildlife, walking and biking at French Island Day trip to Cowes for lunch or touring | Short walk from Stony Point train station Return Fares $26 Adult | $16 Concession | Seniors travel free Saturday & Sunday westernportferries.com.au or call 03 5257 4565

A safe New Year for all Mornington Peninsula Shire is working with emergency services to ensure the southern peninsula remains family friendly on New Year’s Eve. The following restrictions apply over the NYE period: • There will be no planned events (including fireworks) on foreshore reserves • Alcohol bans apply in public places from 30 December to midnight 1 January • A person must not possess or discharge fireworks; fines will apply • Flares to be discharged in an emergency only • Rye pier car parks closed from 4pm on 31 December

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Boneo Tennis Club

Roll up, roll up, Silvers Circus is heading to the peninsula ESTABLISHED in 1976, Silvers Circus provides world class family entertainment and fun. Silvers Circus is a household name in Australia and after almost forty years on the road has evolved into one of the Top 10 Circuses of the World. Silvers maintains all the sparkle, glamour and death defying acts expected of Australia’s premier circus, dedicated to constant innovation and modernisation with extraordinary artists continually arriving from all parts of the world. Silvers circus presents a line-up of stunning international artists, Las Vegas style illusions and captivating production techniques.

Silvers Circus continues to provide jaw dropping entertainment for the whole family and is coming to Bata Shoe Ground, Mornington from Wednesday January 3 - Sunday January 28, 2018. The 2 hour action packed show in the HEATED BIG TOP, featuring Ringmaster and Master of Illusion, Simon Tait includes the Wheel of Steel, the Globe of Death, Hoola Hoops, Clowns, the Roman Rings, illusions and juggling to name a few.

For all show details visit – www.silverscircus. com.au

THE Boneo Tennis Club is located in the Boneo Recreation Reserve next to the Boneo Primary School on Boneo Road and Limestone Road. The club offers four well maintained, synthetic grass courts with lighting for night use.

Keeping up with the times, Boneo Tennis Club has recently installed a new system called ‘Book a Court’ which is all done online for added convenience.

Georgia Keach from the Boneo Tennis Club says it is a new technology that is making the courts more accessible for everyone.

“You book the court online and a pin code is sent to your email to unlock the gates. The night lights go on automatically when playing at night. It is a great innovation that locals and visitors can enjoy without having to become annual members but still get the joy of playing tennis,” she said.

Book from a minimum of half hour to as long as you like, and pay $15 per hour for day and $20 per hour for night sessions when lighting is required.

“We also have a social tennis program over summer which is called Summer Social Tuesdays from 7-9pm on Tuesdays throughout January. It is in a fast four format which is a variation to the standard rules of tennis so a quick game,” said Georgia.

For further details go to www. tennis.com.au/boneotc/

Book a Court

Boneo Tennis Club welcomes visitors to book a court online and come for a hit. $15/hr (members free) • $20/hr with lights (members $5)

STEP 1. CHECK AVAILABILITY

Visit bookacourt.tennis.com.au/boneotennisclub and view the online booking sheet.

STEP 2. CHOOSE A SESSION

Select your date and session time. You can pay online using most credit cards. You’ll need to register the first time you book.

STEP 3. CONFIRMATION

We’ll send you confirmation of your booking including a PIN to enter at the gate for direct access.

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ONE million Bon Jovi fans can’t be wrong.

Finally the announcement the fans have been waiting for; The group from New Jersey will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. Artists are eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single. Bon Jovi is the only act in the class of 2018 to have started after the 1970s.

Having long enjoyed commercial success Bon Jovi also won the Rock Hall fan poll receiving more than one million public votes.

The band will be inducted along with Nina Simone, the Cars, Dire Straits, the Moody Blues and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who will receive an Award for Early Influence, at the 33rd induction ceremony on April 14 at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland.

When the news was confirmed, long time Bon Jovi guitarist and co-writer of some of the bands biggest hits, Richie Sambora was on holidays in Hawaii. He was humble and when asked for his reaction by Rolling Stone, Sambora said “Just gratitude, I guess. And going, ‘Hey, I’m in the queue with Bob Dylan, Mick and Keith and Clapton, all my heroes and all the guys I grew up trying to emulate’. They are my heroes and my teachers. To be in that line is kind of surreal.

I don’t know if I believe it yet. It’s that kind of an honour. It’s almost not the institution itself; it’s the pedigree of how people got there. To be a part of that whole movement and whole energy as things move forward is just tremendous. I have a lot of thanks for that.”

The great news for music fans is that Richie Sambora and Orianthi are joining forces for a new, genre-spanning musical project under the name RSO that sees these two platinum-selling singer-songwriters and world-class guitarists teaming up as a duo and will be heading to the Mornington Peninsula on 7 January 2018.

RSO will be joining the cream of the Aussie rock industry, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Richard Clapton, Ash Grunwald and Dallas Crane will round out this first class Under The Southern Stars lineup. It will be the biggest music event the peninsula has ever seen.

Asked what people can expect from the show, Sambora said “Sincerity. That’s the biggest thing anyone has going from it. Sincerity is about love - we are coming there to spread our sincerity and our love - that’s what we’re gonna do.”

Asked how performing on stage and in public changed in the past 30 years, Richie said “Truly it hasn’t. It’s the same sincerity, and the same

throw down. You do the best that you can do that’s how it hasn’t changed. I mean, obviously, if you look back and go, I’ve got 30 some-odd years behind me of all this life experience and everything I’ve experienced in this business, that’s different. But basically it stays the same because every day you go out and you do your best. Throw down your sincerity and see how that reacts against the audience that’s there, and see how that works. So it’s a very brave thing.”

The other half of the RSO collaboration, Orianthi is an Aussie girl who has worked with many of music’s biggest names.

Michael Jackson, and Alice Cooper, Santana, Prince, ZZ Top, just to name a few, have had Orianthi on stage with them and she will be bringing that impecible musical pedigree to the peninsula.

“It’s amazing and a honour to work with these artists. I am constantly learning and to have the experiences I’ve had has been incredible.

I’ve played huge festivals with Alice [Cooper], toured around the world for 3 1/2 years and learned a lot from him as a performer. And Michael definitely pushed me to get out of my comfort zone while playing,” said Orianthi.

Jimmy Barnes will also be hitting the stage at Under The Southern Stars.

Barnes is the heart and soul of Aussie Rock and Roll. After 40 years on stages of all kinds, Jimmy is an icon – his nickname “Barnesy” conjures up thoughts of rock music at an earsplitting volume. As frontman of the legendary Cold Chisel, to his distinguished solo career, Jimmy has had more #1 albums than any other Australian artist and been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Twice.

“This is a bill I’m looking forward to being a part of!” said Barnes. “This show will definitely rock. In the middle of summer, what would you want to do but get out with your mates and have a party? Join us. I think there will be a few surprises on the day” Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this top tier calibre of talent in a stunning coastal setting.

The quintessential Australia summer experience is filled with family, friends, good food and great live music and this festival has raised the bar. Under the Southern Stars is the perfect holiday festival!

Under The Southern Stars. January 7 2018.

Hastings Foreshore Reserve, Mornington Peninsula. Tickets on sale from www.ticketmaster. com.au

The future looks bright for Untold Events Co. IT looks set to be a huge 2018 for the team at Untold Events Co. The season starts with the return of the much-loved Stringybark Cinema at the stunning Emu Plains Reserve in Balnarring.

Six family-favourite films will be showcased over two weeks including popular titles such as of The Never Ending Story, Labyrinth, Top Gun and Footloose. Gates open at 6:30pm for some amazing street food, live music and a bar stocked with Peninsula favourites, Red Hill Brewery beers and Chirping Bird wines.

“January is a super busy month for us”, says organizer Vanessa Johnson. “We love seeing the peninsula buzzing over summer with the influx of tourists and family and friends to the area – it really comes alive. It’s great to see people appreciate the stunning place we get to call home,” she says.

Other events in January include two twilight Emu Plains Markets on January 6 and 20. These markets truly showcase the EPM at it’s best with plenty of amazing food, live entertainment, workshops, lots for the kids and of course over 230 of the very best stallholders Melbourne and the peninsula has to offer.

Next, the team presents the wonderful Hastings Australia Day Foreshore Festival. Now in their second year running the event will feature free family entertainment including a community breakfast, amusements, face-painting and craft with Faery Emma, live music, delicious gourmet food plus 80 of the very best stallholders from the Untold Events Co markets.

Finally, after a crazy month the crew finishes off January on the 27th at their new home in Frankston with the Little Beauty Market. This gorgeous market in the park has become the creative hub of Frankston showcasing over 100 talented makers and creators in the stunning surrounds of Beauty Park. Catch this market on the 4th Saturday of the month from Oct to Apr 10am to 3pm.

And, if that doesn’t sound busy enough (!!!) the team take an exciting next step in April, with a sister cinema opening at the picturesque George Pentland Botanic Gardens in Frankston as part of the City Of Frankston’s Event Attraction Program. Four films will be showcased on the 6th, 7th 13th and 14th of April… stay turned for more details!

For more information on the creative, cool events the Untold Events Co offer jump online and take a look at: www.untoldevents.com.au

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Pier Street Party here again THE Pier Street Party is officially set to shake up Melbourne’s outer suburbs once again on February 24, 2018. For the second year running, the outdoor festival will be jampacked with incredible music and summertime fun for all. Headlining the street party will be Sydney hip hop superstars Thundamentals, with support from a heap of Aussie legends - Art vs Science, Gyroscope, The Getaway Plan, Rackett and Jesswar.

Held outside The Pelly Bar & Pier Bandroom in Frankston, this epic street party will be the talk of the summer. Bringing the local community and music fans together for such an unmissable line-up, The Pier Street Party is guaranteed to set the example for Aussie summer festivals to come.

Frankston City Mayor Colin Hampton is thrilled to play host, saying, “Frankston City is ready to rock as the Pier Street Party prepares for its second year. Council is delighted that our city will be hosting world class acts at this fantastic event for the community and visitors to enjoy.”

And Jeswon from Thundamentals is amped to get in on the fun, enthusing, “VIC, we coming for yiiieeew!!!

Looking forward to playing The Pier Street Party in Frankston next February. Plenty of dope acts bringin the fuego to ya ear holes, come thruuuu!”

Thundamentals have had an absolute corker of a year, with the release of their fourth studio album

Everyone We Know and the newly announced Decade Of The Thundakat national tour, plus a massive festival run scheduled for this summer. Art vs Science will be smashing through their latest single Wickoo and some older fan faves. Gyroscope will be right there alongside them ahead of their 2018 national tour playing their first studio recording since 2010 – their new double A-side Crooked Thought and hits from albums past.

In just one year, loud and experimental pop-punkers, Rackett have gone from virtual anonymity to playing major theatres and festivals throughout Aus, making waves with their debut EP Ready or Not. The Getaway Plan had a busy year on the road, supporting Alexis On Fire and recently wrapping a national tour of their own.

And independent Brisbane-based hip hop artist Jesswar will bring her touring chops to the stage, having been busy sharing stages with 360, Tkay Maidza and Allday.

Masterminded to bring the community together to enjoy a day of world class music; The Pier Street Party team have put together a killer line-up at a very accessible price point for punters. The ticket presale kicks off on Wednesday December 6 at 12PM offering early-birds a chance to nab their tickets for just $55 including GST + booking fees.

For all ticket information, head to www.oztix.com.au

Sail to Queenscliff – 40 minutes and a latte away!

THE sun is out and the summer holidays have finally arrived. As we relax and unwind it’s a great time to think about a road trip and a spot of cruising!!

Take the short drive to Sorrento, find a park and jump aboard Searoad Ferries for a 40 minute ride to Queenscliff.

The scenery is spectacular and there is lots to do onboard. There are outdoor viewing decks and comfy inside lounges.

Wow! Last time I travelled on a ferry it was pretty sterile, but not anymore. Recently refurbished interiors with a range of seating areas, from comfy lounge style seats, bar stools, café and tub chairs make for a very stylish trip.

And you can get a decent cof-

fee with a barista pumping out real coffees. How did we get so choosy about coffee? There were fresh croissants and danishes, egg and bacon rolls and fresh sandwiches and salads to choose from. Kids can play in the playground so mum and dad can relax and watch the scenery slide by.

On the approach to Queenscliff the

carrying up to 2,000 passengers!! On your way back from the main street visit the Whiskey Bar and Brewery at the Queenscliff Brewhouse. A whole afternoon could be lost here, tasting the beers of the region or a paddle of whiskey!

Next to the ferry terminal is the Queenscliff Harbour with shops, cafes and a 360degree observation tower with stunning views. At the ferry building visit RORO Café on the Beach, and I mean on the beach, with panoramic views out to the heads.

The vibe is beach bar/café with great food and excellent service. Outdoor tables & benches with umbrellas and adirondack chairs have front row seats. And there is a protected little spot here for those with four-legged friends, including a doggie watering

black lighthouse, historic fort and roof tops of historic mansions come into view and next minute we were berthed.

It’s a short stroll into the township of Queenscliff. The feel is grand country town with lots of big historic buildings and wide, wide streets.

The main street has a broad selection of shops from clothing and homewares, pubs, providores, cafes & an ice cream shop or two.

It’s home to the famous award winning pie shop, Rolling Pin & the iconic Vue Grand Hotel. If you are in to art make sure you check out the galleries in town, they’re a bit special and a real surprise. Head to the historic jetty and pop inside and learn about the old ‘steamers’ that used to come from Melbourne long ago, some

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station and hooks to the leads up to.

Smart. RORO has a Sail to Lunch deal which is hard to resist and great value . $47 for a 2course lunch, glass of wine and return ferry foot passenger tickets. Gotta book online as this sells out fast.

As the sun starts to lower in the sky, it is one of the best times to be on the bay for the sail back to Sorrento. The light is amazing. A good days outing!

Ferry tickets are great value – $24 return for adults and family tickets are only $66 for two adults and up to 3 children. Ferries are very frequent, so it is easy to plan a day – every hour on the hour from 7am – 6pm with an extra 7pm service 26 December – 31 January).

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Something for everyone this summer THE Cobs Peninsula Film Festival will run on both the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas this February.

The Festival will run from February 9-11 and includes the screening of an independent Australian movie, a FREE short film festival held in both Rosebud and Queenscliff locations and a filmmaking workshop with leading Aussie filmmakers.

The FREE short film festival is the highlight of the program and runs on Saturday February 10. Australian filmmakers showcase their work in front of a panel of celebrities and film luminaries who award monetary prizes for the best short films and other categories including best film, best actor, best director and best animation.

This year, the festival’s judging panel includes Isabel Lucas (Transformers, Knight of Cups, Home and Away), Lachy Hulme (Offspring, Romper Stomper TV series), Michala Banas (Upper Middle Bogan, McLeod’s Daughters), Jane Kennedy (Frontline, Triple M), Leah Purcell (Redfern Now, Lantana) and Wayne Blair (Director, The Sapphires and Redfern Now). Australian personality Mick Molloy will MC the Rosebud event.

In a festival first, Disney’s Pixar will launch an exclusive screening of curated short films for families and fans of animation at the Saturday event.

The festival will take place in Rosebud and Queenscliff with the Rosebud

event expected to attract more than 7,000 attendees.

Film fans will roll out their picnic rugs to enjoy 20 short films and live music performances free of charge plus film foodies can enjoy a selection of dining options.

Festival Director, Steve Bastoni, said extending the festival to the Bellarine Peninsula marks the fruition of a long-held dream and increases the

exposure for independent Australian films to our West Coast audience.

“Culture buffs can enjoy live entertainment from 5pm before the program will screen at both locations from 7pm.

By extending the festival to Queenscliff, we are bringing our program to a new audience and providing them with the opportunity to view fresh Australian and International content

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that they won’t see anywhere else.”

Film enthusiasts and the general public are also welcome to purchase tickets to the exclusive Oz Indie Showcase feature film and launch party at Rosebud Cinema.

Friday 9 February, 7pm - 10:30pm What: Peninsula Film Festival Oz Indie Showcase and Festival Launch Feature Film: That’s Not Me Q&A: with Isabel Lucas to chat

about the film Where: Rosebud Cinema, 30 Rosebud Parade, Rosebud VIC 3939 Ticket: $20 per person Book: via www.peninsulacinemas. com.au Come and enjoy the film, followed by drinks and nibbles.

Saturday 10 February, Rosebud: 4:00pm – 10:30pm Queenscliff: 5:00pm - 10:30pm (films screening from 7.00pm at both locations) What: Film Festival On The Foreshore Where: Village Green, Rosebud, Mornington Peninsula, VIC (4pm10.30pm) OR Queenscliff Town Hall, Queenscliff (5pm-10.30pm).

Tickets: FREE entry, no BYO. For VIP Marquee tickets at the Rosebud location: $150 per person (limited numbers) Sunday 11 February, 10am - 2pm What: Peninsula Film Festival Sunday Workshop Where: see www.peninsulafilmfestival.com.au for locations Tickets: FREE entry The workshop will provide a truly unique opportunity to get first-hand experience with a celebrated Australian Filmmaker. Attendees can fast track their skills by learning from an industry expert.

For a detailed three-day program and to purchase tickets to the Friday feature film screening visit www.peninsulashortfilmfest.com.au

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IF your community group, whether school, kinder, or sports club, is looking for a fun night out to raise some much needed funds, then look no further than the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre.

Established for 25 years, the Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is open six days a week but seven nights.

“We run bingo every day here between 11am and 2pm and then from 7pm onwards,” said owner Ashley Beckwith. “Bingo is run on behalf of schools and charities so money is always going back to the community by supporting bingo and playing bingo. We are always looking for new clientele, so come on down come with a friend, a partner, your mum, or your sister, and get into the fun of bingo to win some cash prize money.”

Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is a family owned business that has grown in popularity over the years. Enjoy some time out with friends playing the exciting and timeless game of bingo at Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre, with a café that includes a range of hot and cold foods like a roast just like mum used to make on Saturday nights and promotion nights, as well as homemade cakes, sweets and drinks. Coffee and tea making

facilities are also available.

“Due to its popularity you can now play bingo for less every Sunday day and night of the year,” said Mr Beckwith. “Enjoy some time out with friends and family at our Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre with sessions held six days and seven nights a week. You may also sign up as a member to receive free member’s benefits. Gift Vouchers are available from the centre and make a great gift idea for anyone that loves their bingo.

It is also fantastic for fundraising.”

The Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre raises money for local schools and sporting groups.

There is plenty of free off street parking available at the Centre, which can be easily accessed via Eastlink, Peninsula Link and the Frankston Freeway.

For more information on how you can join in the fun, please feel free to contact the Centre during operating hours.

Carrum Gardens Bingo Centre is at 554 Frankston Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs.

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